Gemi523

Gemi523 has 13 years experience and specializes in Hospitalist AGACNP-BC.

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1. What the heck is an NP 1 vs. an NP2, etc.

   Gemi523 replied to Goldenfox's topic in NP

   Yes! The NPs are also covered under nursing, thus CNA. For me to become an NP, I will only be making $5 more since I also get the night diff as an RN. I have heard of other hospitals factoring in years of RN experience. That's awesome. Needless to sa...

2. What the heck is an NP 1 vs. an NP2, etc.

   Gemi523 replied to Goldenfox's topic in NP

   I work for UCLA. As an RN, I am at step 10 (10 years of experience). I just graduated from UCLA AGACNP program. If I were to start tomorrow, they will start me at NP1 for first 6 months. I would now be on the NP ladder. No longer on the RN ladde...

3. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

   Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

   There are NO clinicals the first quarter (fall). Clinicals start in winter quarter. As far as the curriculum, for those who already have a masters in Nursing, they may not have to follow the exact curriculum and repeat courses.

4. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

   Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

   No, MOST people do not leave their bedside jobs. 2 of my colleagues are graduating from the ACNP program this week and have worked part time (2 12 hr shifts/week) during the whole 2 years and full time during breaks. If you don't HAVE to work, then ...

5. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

   Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

   ksnurseks- congratulations on your acceptance into the FNP program! To start off answering your question, from what I understand, the decision to enter the UCLA Masters in Nursing program is not one to take lightly. It is very time and effort inten...

6. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

   Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

   From what I've been told, thus is a very benign course. If you take it during the fall quarter, it will be least on your priority list. I am still contemplating taking it over the summer. I don't get a ucla tuition discount on summer courses. My cow...

7. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

   Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

   Passion8... do you work at RRUCLA? Which unit?

8. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

   Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

   I plan on working full time as long as I can. I am also a single mommy to a 10 month old. Though she will be 15 months by Sept. I feel something's gotta give. So I will go part-time work if I have the oppurtunity to. From what I've been told by ...

9. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

   Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

   Passion8nurse... How come as a post Master's student, your program is also 2 years long? What are the differences in our curriculum? I assume you graduated from the MECN program at UCLA

10. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

    Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi Harry- thank you! Don't be discouraged. Keep applying if it's something you want. Just so you know, my ADN GPA was horrendous. 2.9 with F' and D's and withdrawals on my transcript from 10 years ago. My BSN GPA was cum Laude 3.6 last year. NOT stel...

11. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

    Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

    NRSVERO- I don't know if it will be session A, B, or C. Not sure on any of those details. Jess4RN- in my previous posts, they accepted up to 24 people out of 57 who applied. So 6 of those 24 people need to decline their offer. There is a possibilit...

12. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

    Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

    I just emailed MC. I looked for the physical assessment class that some of us need to take over the summer and it wasn't a class that was offered. MC replied that seats were being reserved for those who got Into the program and thst RF would send us ...

13. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

    Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

    Yes I recieved my acceptance email from RF. MC has corresponded from me in the past as soon as I turned in my application to notify me that my physio and physical assessment were outdated. But it I was thinking the same thing as you

14. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

    Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

    According to SON, 57 people applied for the Adult/Gero Acute Care NP and they will take up to 24. fluffy- the SON sent out an email.

15. UCLA MSN Fall 2014

    Gemi523 replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate

    I recieved a congratulatory email from Rhonda from SON with link to view formal acceptance letter this am. Keep us posted! Best wishes!